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After the Norwegian cheating scandal – the chairman resigns

The Chair of the Norwegian Ski Association's Ski Jumping Committee, Stine Korsen, is resigning. In an interview with VG, she says that "it can't go on" after the Norwegian doping scandal that is shaking ski jumping.
After the Norwegian cheating scandal – the chairman resigns

Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

FIS Chairman Johan Eliasch slams Norway after the WC scandal with manipulated suits. I am deeply shocked, says the Swedish-Briton.
Swedish ski star slams Norway – stricter rules

Norway admits to cheating: "Tried to deceive the system"

Norway acknowledges at a press conference that they cheated with the manipulated suits that two ski jumpers were disqualified for on Saturday. We have tried to deceive the system, says head coach Jan-Erik Aalbu.
Norway admits to cheating: "Tried to deceive the system"

Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'

Alvar Myhlback, 18, has not let go of the Junior World Championship disappointment. It was yet another thing that contributed to the season not turning out as I wanted.
Alvar Myhlback: 'Have they learned anything?'

Johaug skips the competitions in Falun: "I'm not sick"

The Norwegian skiing legend Therese Johaug is skipping the World Cup competitions in Falun, which she would have competed in ahead of the World Championship on home soil in Trondheim later in February-March. "I'm not sick!", she says.
Johaug skips the competitions in Falun: "I'm not sick"

Austria confirms: Will recruit Northug

Will we see the Norwegian skiing legend Petter Northug in Austria's competition uniform? Not impossible. The Ski Federation is working on getting the star to represent the country.
Austria confirms: Will recruit Northug

Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"

Norwegian skiing star Therese Johaug was banned in 2016 for testing positive for the steroid clostebol. Now she is sharing her experiences in a campaign against doping.
Johaug on Doping: "Was a Lesson for Me"

After the Operation: French Star Gets to Go Home

The French downhill skier Cyprien Sarrazin has left intensive care at the Italian hospital where he was operated on for head injuries, and can now go home, announces the French Ski Federation (FFS). "He is in a stable condition.
After the Operation: French Star Gets to Go Home

The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

A cold stopped Linn Svahn in Lillehammer. Her replacement Moa Lundgren also fell ill.
The Stars Miss Ski Competitions in Davos

Swedish flavor start – Wallberg second

The reigning Olympic gold medalist Walter Wallberg got a taste of the mogul season when he finished second in the World Cup premiere in Finnish Ruka. .
Swedish flavor start – Wallberg second

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.
The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere

William Poromaa will miss the Swedish ski premiere in Bruksvallarna this weekend. The reason is that he is recovering from a cold, writes the Ski Association in a statement.
Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere

"They are extremely important for our sport"

Lucas Braathen, Marcel Hirscher and soon Lindsey Vonn. The alpine world has seen several unexpected comebacks this year.
"They are extremely important for our sport"

The Swedish Ski Association Criticizes SVT's Confidence Survey

Skiers in the alpine national team testify about economic misprioritizations, bullying techniques and a culture of silence. The Ski Association says they take the issue very seriously, but simultaneously criticize SVT's anonymous survey.
The Swedish Ski Association Criticizes SVT's Confidence Survey

Crisis of Confidence in the Alpine National Team

Economic misprioritizations, dominance techniques, and a culture of silence. This is testified by skiers in the alpine national team.
Crisis of Confidence in the Alpine National Team

The Star Withdrawn – Makes Comeback After Five Years

For the first time in five years, the alpine superstar Marcel Hirscher will compete again. He is included in the Netherlands' team for the World Cup premiere on Sunday – but does not count on any top placements this season.
The Star Withdrawn – Makes Comeback After Five Years

Furbeck new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association

Anders Furbeck, who has been nominated by nine districts in Götaland, succeeds Karin Mattsson and becomes the new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association. With the vote count of 22-20, against the election committee's candidate Jonas Bauer, Furbeck was elected during Sunday's annual meeting.
Furbeck new chairman of the Swedish Ski Association

Former Vasalopp CEO May Become New Chairman

The electoral committee of the Swedish Ski Association has presented its proposal for a new board. As chairman, Jonas Bauer is proposed, replacing the association's former chairman Karin Mattsson, reports [SVT](https://www.
Former Vasalopp CEO May Become New Chairman

Johaug: "It's very unfortunate"

The Norwegian Ski Association is struggling financially. Comebacking superstar Therese Johaug is determined.
Johaug: "It's very unfortunate"
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